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Morning Edition: Music

30 years ago, Wham! tops the pop charts with 'Wake Me Up'

Today's Morning Edition music was the first No. 1 hit for the English musical duo formed by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.

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Several names later, The Who hit it big

Several names later, The Who hit it big

The Who was previously known as the Detours and the High Numbers. Pete Townsend thought the band should be called The Hair.

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Documentary on Dylan's Basement Tapes songs airing tonight on Showtime

Documentary on Dylan's Basement Tapes songs airing tonight on Showtime

Showtime will broadcast a documentary tonight about the making of the album, which began when producer T-Bone Burnett was given a collection of lyrics written by Bob Dylan in 1967.

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Lennon's only solo No. 1 song during his lifetime included Elton John

Elton John played the piano and provided background vocals for "Whatever Gets You Through the Night."

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Vixen takes its place in Minnesota history

Today's Morning Edition music features "Edge Of A Broken Heart" by the all-female rock band which got its start in St. Paul in 1973.

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Listen to Usher's new song without the cereal box

Listen to Usher's new song without the cereal box

Today's Morning Edition music features "Clueless" -- the latest single from one of America's best-selling artists.

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Bob Dylan and other artists pay homage to Paul McCartney

Bob Dylan and other artists pay homage to Paul McCartney

"The Art of McCartney" is a compilation of 34 tracks by all-star musicians covering songs written by Sir Paul. The album comes out today.

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50 years ago, 'Run, Run, Run' springs into the Hot 100

Today's Morning Edition music features The Gestures' 1964 release, which became a major hit in the Midwest and made folks in Mankato, Minnesota, proud.

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Garth Brooks: Minneapolis trumps Chicago in ticket sales

Garth Brooks: Minneapolis trumps Chicago in ticket sales

Today's Morning Edition music features the country music superstar's "Fish" -- a track described as hokey by one reviewer.

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50 years ago, Shirley Ellis records 'The Name Game'

The song's lyrics were derived from a game that Ellis played as a child. She collaborated with songwriter Lincoln Chase in creating the tune.

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